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KLM cancels flights to Dubai
KLM Airlines has extended the cancellation of flights to Dubai International Airport as it continues to monitor security in the Middle East.
Flights to Dubai, Riyadh, Dammam and Tel Aviv were cancelled by the Amsterdam-based carrier.
KLM cancels flights to Dubai
Flights to Riyadh and Dammam are scheduled to resume on Tuesday, January 27.
However, KLM announced there will be further cancellations for Dubai and Tel Aviv.
KLM said: “Due to the current security situation in the Middle East, flights to, from, or via Dubai on Tuesday 27 January and Wednesday 28 January are cancelled.
“Flights to Riyadh and Dammam will resume on Tuesday 27 January. We expect flights to Tel Aviv to resume on Wednesday 28 January.
“We are monitoring the situation constantly. Of course, we are doing our very best to help you reach your destination as soon as possible”.
Air France had also suspended its service to Dubai, but has since resumed flights.
In a statement to news agencies, Air France said: ““Due to the current situation in the Middle East, the company has decided to temporarily suspend its service to Dubai”.
France’s national carrier said it was “constantly monitoring the evolution of the geopolitical situation in the territories served and overflown by its aircraft” and would maintain “the highest level of safety and security” on all flights before restarting flights.
